ANASTASIAWith a sniff, I stopped my incessant knocking when I heard hurried footsteps coming toward the door. I leaned on the door, unable to stop my sobs.I had meant it when I said it was over but a part of me had hoped that he would come after me, take me in his arms and reassure me that it was
"I will,” I ran my fingers through my hair and plonked on the bed. "I just need time.”"Well, you don't have that time,” she started to pull me up. “Because I'm going to the club and you're coming with me."“No," I said definitely and started to pull away. “I'm not going anywhere."“Please, Ana. I c
"I will," I ran my fingers through my hair and plonked on the bed, feeling the soft mattress sink beneath me. The weight of the day's emotions pressed down on me and made even the simple act of sitting up feel like a monumental task."I just need time."Clara's eyes softened with concern, but her vo
ANASTASIA 5 YEARS AFTER “Why do I have to go there everyday? I wanna go with you!" She said and turned away from me. I sighed, dropped her backpack, lunchbox and my bag on the chair and stooped to her height. "Hey baby,” I said softly and she responded by turning away from me again. “Amie pleas
I sighed in relief. "Oh, Dennis, you're a real life saver," I told him as he got down from the car and helped us in, tucking Amie in the back seat."You can say that again," he smirked as he opened the front passenger door for me and I climbed in.Surprisingly, Dennis, the dangerous guy I was intent
ANASTASIA"What?" All rules about how crucial our employers value silence at work eluded me as I screeched.Jojo looked around, her eyes wide with fear. "You're too loud."My widened eyes mirrored hers but they were even bigger. "Are you serious?" I could feel my heart pulsating crazily in my chest
"Mommy!"Amie rushed into my embrace and for the first time since I heard the terrible news at work, a genuine smile marred my lips."My baby!" I attacked her face with kisses and she giggled cutely. "How was school?""Fine! I answered a question today.""Oh that's my baby," I gave her a high five a
ANASTASIAAiden is the new owner? How? Our eyes met and my heart skipped a beat. In that instant, the years seemed to melt away to start bringing a flood of memories both sweet and bitter.Suddenly, as I stare into those eyes, I was taken aback to all those days. It was like a fast blurry flashback